| One of the biggest questions that people have | | | | for the vehicle. You can sign for it or you could |
| when relocating to an area that is far away is | | | | have a family member sign. |
| how they are going to get their car to the new | | | | What do you mean by bill of lading? |
| location. There are many shipping companies that | | | | The bill of lading is the document that records the |
| specialize in transporting vehicles. Before enlisting | | | | condition of your vehicle. It is usually a form with |
| the services of a car shipping company, you need | | | | an illustration of a car where you can note |
| to be aware of what is involved in shipping your | | | | scratches, dents, marks, and other damage |
| car. The following is a list of questions you should | | | | How is their insurance policy prepared? |
| ask a car shipping company: | | | | Try to obtain a copy of the car shipping |
| How will my vehicle be shipped? | | | | company's insurance policy. Check if they offer |
| Generally your vehicle will be transported either | | | | liability coverage as primary coverage or |
| by train, plane, truck, or boat. It all depends on | | | | secondary to your own insurance. Call your own |
| where you are planning to move. | | | | insurance company to find out the level of |
| How much is it going to cost to ship my vehicle? | | | | coverage they provide during transportation. |
| Considerations should include: distance and mileage, | | | | Can I place personal items in my car? |
| carrier type (Open or Closed), insurance, driver | | | | There are insurance issues involved with this |
| salary, and taxes, vehicle condition and value, and | | | | question. Many companies do not allow personal |
| special services such as vehicle pick up or drop | | | | items to be stored in the vehicle. |
| off. You may be charged additional fees if you | | | | Are there any size and weight restrictions? |
| have a collector's car or custom car with added | | | | The auto transport company you choose should |
| value or special needs. | | | | be able to help you if you have any questions |
| How long will it take to ship my car? | | | | about the size or height of your vehicle. There |
| Shipment time can depend on a number of | | | | could possibly be a few restrictions. |
| factors such as distance, size of the carrier, and | | | | How do I get a car shipping quote? |
| the method of shipment and route. The time it | | | | You can often fill out our car shipping quote form |
| takes can also affect the price. | | | | online or call with your car shipping information. |
| What kind of trucks do you use to ship? | | | | What about rates and discounts? |
| Open Carriers have trailers where the vehicles are | | | | When considering booking a car shipping company, |
| visible and open to weather and other conditions. | | | | ask them if they have any special discounts. |
| With enclosed carriers, trucks will look more like a | | | | Discounts can include: multiple car discounts, |
| normal truck trailer or have a trailer that is | | | | shipping more then one car at a time, and |
| covered. | | | | terminal-to-terminal shipping. Some companies will |
| Is there a specific location that a transporter | | | | even offer military discounts. |
| must pick up your vehicle? | | | | More people are discovering the convenience of |
| Most auto transporters provide a door-to-door | | | | using a shipping company to transport their car. It |
| service. Door-to-door service usually depends on | | | | was once a transportation method used by |
| how easily your "door" is to access. | | | | businesses, but now individuals are realizing it is an |
| Do I have to be at home when they pick up my | | | | effective method of relocating their vehicle when |
| vehicle? | | | | they move. |
| There usually has to be someone there to sign | | | | |